Johnson’s patience as a runner is his calling card, setting up his blocks better than any back in this class. Possessing fantastic hands as a receiver, above average pass blocking skills, and rarely fumbling will get Johnson on the field early in his career, likely in a rotation to start the season. But, don’t be surprised if Johnson takes over a starting role as he acclimates to the NFL.

Kerryon Johnson was asked about the comparison between his patience & Le’Veon Bell’s: “I think every running back is supposed to be patient… it’s just the way I learned to run best.”

Johnson’s toughness and all-out running style will sometimes lead to injuries, but at under 21 years of age, he doesn’t have a lot of wear and tear on his body. If he can learn to reduce the impact of the hits on his body, he should be a fixture in the Lions organization for years to come.

Check out some of the video clips below to get an idea of the running style and pass blocking skills Johnson brings to the table:

Kerryon Johnson had a really good day against a Georgia DEF that averaged 4.25 yards per play and 13 ppg in the regular season. Didn't matter whether it was Gap, Zone or at Wildcat QB. Was banged up at the end of the year which limited production. Intriguing pick for the Lions. pic.twitter.com/F9oGl9ZsSp